If you have been looking for a way to enter the health care industry without taking on student loans, Lynden Healthcare Education in Lynden, Washington, offers a no-cost CNA training program that supports students while meeting a critical need in long-term care.
Traditional nursing assistant training programs, such as those offered by Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Washington, often include tuition costs that make career changes difficult. With support from the Christian Health Care Center Foundation, CNA classes through Lynden Healthcare Education are offered at no cost to students who enroll and are accepted in the program. This lets students focus on classroom work and hands-on practice without financial strain.

Based in Lynden, Washington, LHE’s nursing assistant certification program responds to the demand for CNAs in long-term care facilities across Whatcom County. By providing free training, LHE prepares students for mission-driven, resident-centered work and improves access to care in the community.
A few of LHE’s many program highlights include:
- CNA training taught through approved, accredited methods
- No tuition for eligible students
- A highly experienced instructor who makes the program fun and educational
- Support through the training, testing and certification process
- Help with job placement via hiring priority at Christian Health Care Center.
Enrollment details—including classes, eligibility and next steps—are available online or by contacting LHE’s office. This is a popular certification program that accepts 10 students per class; classes fill up quickly! If you’d like to be notified when enrollment opens, fill out the form at the bottom of this page and select “Email signup.”
Lynden Healthcare Education’s no-cost CNA training program is more than free job training; it’s a community effort that opens doors to long-term care careers. If you are a compassionate person who likes to help others, and if you’re ready to begin a career without debt, this could be your first step.